Salvation Army helps 16K+ people during Christmas season

The Salvation Army worked with the community to serve more than 16,000 needy people in the Rockford area over the Christmas holiday.

ROCKFORD — The Salvation Army worked with the community to serve more than 16,000 needy people in the Rockford area over the Christmas holiday.

Through the Food for the Needy drive, Salvation Army Giving Tree, 12 Hours of Salvation Toy Drive and the red kettle campaigns, 3,172 households received food boxes, 9,900 toys and stocking stuffers reached 4,016 children, and more than $170,000 was raised.

For information: 815-962-7207

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